I've been a part of this forum and others for years. Your preference and electronics in your system is always going to make the performance of every disc player, dac, and component, vary from stereo system to stereo system; this has become common knowledge in audiophilia. This is what diminishes some, but not all of the value of owner/user testimonials and critiques of high end gear. You never know until you put the piece in your system whether it will perform as others have said. Independently, these pieces are quality performers, but only with the right associated pieces.
Esoteric SA-10 or Ayre CX-7e: Too close to call??
I have heard the Ayre CX7e and like the sound very much; I have no way to hear the Esoteric SA-10. I recently have seen ads for both in VG condition on AG for approx $2000.
Both retail for $3500; I have not heard the Esoteric, but read the reviews on this player. Has any members owned the Esoteric, or even possibly compared it to Ayre CX-7e Thanks, Jim
Both retail for $3500; I have not heard the Esoteric, but read the reviews on this player. Has any members owned the Esoteric, or even possibly compared it to Ayre CX-7e Thanks, Jim